Geotechnical Engineer

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Stantec is a global design firm working on decarbonizing mines, modernizing electric grids, and building infrastructure. We are looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to join our Energy group in Sacramento, CA.

The successful candidate will work on dams, levees, hydroelectric projects, conveyance tunnels, and water resource projects for domestic and international clients. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, apply engineering principles and techniques, manage project tasks, and travel to project sites.

• Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
• Work in conjunction with engineers, geologists, and scientists to solve project challenges, leading design tasks and overseeing design calculations as required.
• Lead technical teams, perform technical work, make technical presentations, plan technical portions of projects, develop technical portions of proposals, and provide technical review of work products.
• Lead and mentor less experienced staff.
• Manage projects and tasks with the assistance of 1 to 10 engineers.
• Select criteria for planning, design, and construction of dams, foundations, slopes, and earth‑retaining structures.
• Assist with feasibility studies by conducting research to assess challenges and develop solutions.
• Conduct and supervise staff performing numerical analysis using programs such as FLAC, PLAXIS, Phase2, SEEP/W and SLOPE/W.
• Develop familiarity with regulatory agency requirements, technical design standards, and industry standards and guidelines.
• Lead the preparation of and take responsibility for technical reports including geotechnical data reports, geotechnical baseline reports, field reports, technical memoranda, computation packages, feasibility reports, and design and evaluation reports.
• Develop design drawings and specifications for various levels of design (e.g., 30%, 60%, 90%, 100% design).
• Participate in professional development and training activities.
• Lead by example with active support of internal policies and practices, including health & safety, risk management, project management, and quality management.
• Grow internal and external networks to further enhance Stantec reputation and identify additional talent to join our team.
• Mentor and train future leaders, including development of succession plans for key positions.
• Promote collaboration and teamwork across business lines and geographies.

• Working knowledge of the principles of geotechnical engineering.
• Willing and able to travel to project sites, both nationally and internationally.
• Some exposure to or knowledge of numerical modeling and finite element analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Sound organizational, technical, written, and oral communication skills with attention to detail.

• 8 to 12 years' work experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Dams or levees experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited university;
  Master’s preferred.
• California professional engineer license preferred, or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment.

Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas – Min Salary $100,000 – Max Salary $145,000.

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), employee stock purchase program, life & accidental death insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave. Employees accrue 10–20 vacation days per year and paid sick leave. Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k), stock purchase program, and paid leave per applicable law.

Union positions benefits governed by collective bargaining agreements.

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United States | CA | Sacramento

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